The Repetitive Nightmare of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Now I’m terrified of my closet :/

[@Somedudewithaflare]

Basically any gay person after coming out.

[@pluddingcupp9783]

I haven’t watched the video but have you noodled about DHMIS and the illusion of intelligence/warped perception of it

[@pluddingcupp9783]

Finished watching it, beautiful conclusion. Made the issues of the world comprehensible.

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Interesting stance, I like it! The thesis touched on it slightly, but that sounds like a wonderful new direction to perceive it!

[@thatoddshade]

do you want a hug?

[@Olixerr]

I love when people analzye, not lore or unimportant details such as dates-- attempting to look and find the entire meaning and logic of this world, but instead work to find the message of a story. Television can suddenly become poetry.

[@amazingspiderlad]

You call it a nightmare, I call it an average day in Britain.

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Is Britain even real?

[@amazingspiderlad]

@@fortcollinsproductions Of course not. But these episodes simply depict day to day life in the show's fantastical setting of Britain.

[@souptoonart]

the world in DHMIS is actually kinda relatable in a weird way. my clocks and computers and TVs and food just won't shut up either

[@Forcommentingpurposes]

This was all an elaborate ruse to get the creativity song stuck in other peoples head. 4 stars, excellent move

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Editing this video and hearing that song over and over has turned me into a sleeper agent

[@treeehuggeer]

i love this. it's not something like "ooh the dates this small miniscule detail theres a whole story and mystery we just gotta look for it" that we've heard over and over. it's about what don't hug me i'm scared means to you.

[@floppyfish510]

Im being honest: HOW THE HELL DOES THIS GUY ONLY HAVE 11.5k SUBSCRIBERS

[@FreakiestLad]

That’s why i subbed and liked so hopefully he gets more traction!

[@megamcee]

I will never forget NOW YOU'RE THINKING CREATIVELY. That is forever stuck in my mind

[@hdervish2497]

When my bestie and I encounter someone who just looks at us blankly when asked a question, we always say to each other, "I use my hair to express myself"

[@kennadean2139]

as a massive fan of DHMIS, this essay is phenomenal !! 'dont hug me' is often analyzed through the lens of its narrative storytelling - with almost complete disregard towards its use of music theory and other artistic forms (such as its color pallet). I grew up watching the series, and now as a senior at university - my admiration of it has only grown. fantastic work !!

[@topfix_]

babe wake up a new video essayist just dropped

[@Mumble8988]

3:06 considering the occasional gore they show, especially like in the climax of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 5, I can't see how this was ever actually aimed at children. I was always under the impression that it was a Parody of kid shows, aimed at Adults.

[@soaphope3398]

It is. That’s why he called it a “satirical kids show”. Not for kids but it satirizes kid shows

[@troin3925]

I like that despite the horror of the web series, the TV show incorporates humor while still keeping the horror. Some of the dark, surreal humor of season 2 reminds me of Flapjack in some ways.

[@Volonanostress]

repetition legitemises repetition legitemises repetition legitemises -adam neily

[@specificallyrandomweirdo]

LITERAL CHILLS. i'm so obsessed and oddly comforted by your incredible writing. i love the alternate narratives that appear in your essays. i just wanna say that you're unbelievably talented in your craft, and i always feel the passion in your work. please keep going!

[@rjseditsandcleanytps]

12:45 it's like the same melody, is getting louder, and louder too, like the puppets are trying to punch the same melodies out

[@lilacisfunny3227]

dude the liar part fucked with me a little bit, sick idea

[@fortcollinsproductions]

It messed me up a bit too ngl. I kept scaring myself in editing

[@SWEETUMS4444]

i'm ngl the love song was absolute fire

[@fortcollinsproductions]

It's debatable. (it is stuck in my head still and I am upset)

[@shotscat5087]

That was a really amazing video! There are so many theory and lore videos but there are so few videos that discuss don’t hug me as a work of art You’ve made me think about an aspect of the show that I hadn’t really noticed

[@silverfox1176]

Fantastic video, inspired me to go back and watch dhmis again and pay more attention to more than just the lyrics and visuals. Also that thumbnail was crazy good

[@Codynaitor]

I always hated that butterfly

[@AhanaNags]

This is an awesome video - a piece of art in and of itself! I loved DHMIS as a kid, and I agree, it really hasn't aged at all.

[@haylpmiCccccc]

I love video analysis and I feel like me sitting in my room alone with nothing but the sound of the ceiling and standing fan as well as the constant glare of the blue light on my computer really adds to the empty repetitiveness this video wants me to feel, but even without that this was a very cool experience. I realized midway through that he wasn’t actually saying anything different anymore he was literally saying the same thing, just taking the context of each episode into account. But I never clicked off.

[@ashethewitch1156]

Description: “Why is this that we still remember dhmis a decade later “ The channel 4 tv show: you called?

[@BROR09]

i really wish more people could see your content.

[@restcure]

The first snatch of song to run through my head upon seeing the title: "green is not a creative color" I didn't even realize that the TV show got made until now.

[@Yup-m6v]

Another masterpiece of a video love it as always

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@oiiiiling9103]

IT HAS BEEN 8 DAYS SINCE THE LAST VIDEO STOP BLESSING US

[@thatredpikmin5350]

amazing video, deserves way more views. feels like something you'd see from larger people like nightmind. keep up the great work!

[@tomfoolery-4444]

so you're saying don't hug me i'm scared is kafka's greatest masterpiece agree!

[@heidijane6082]

It is definitely NOT A KIDS SHOW. How the heck have you not realized that

[@amazingvioletrose1680]

Probably because so many kids watch it? Like me (12) and my friend (9) watched it together every day, even rewatching them. I also watch the walking dead, theres nothing wrong with showing kids gore and horror, it's not like I'm traumatized. It actually has helped me not be terrified of "scary" or stressful situations, being injured has never bothered me either.

[@Gr33nManSam]

bro it is insane that this video only has SIX THOUSAND VIEWS. This video is AMAZING! It is insane how much effort went into this video, with only 6k views. Keep up the amazing work man!

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@Monoflower2]

Can't wait to watch this when it gets dark later!

[@restlessgem]

This is such a good video!! I love seeing people analyze DHMIS through its overall message and what it means to you personally. People get so caught up in piecing together the narrative, that they miss what’s already in front of them. I’ve loved DHMIS since I first watched it as a kid, and I rediscovered it when the Channel 4 show dropped. It’s so different from what I usually watch in that it’s utterly baffling. Everything feels overwhelming and alien, from the bright, saturated colors to the long pauses and repetitive sounds. As a kid, it scared and confused me. Like the bright and overwhelming shows catered to kids I had seen all my life, DHMIS seemed to know exactly what it was doing with each bright piece of felt and tick of the clock. But never once did I click off. Even before the music reaches a terrifying crescendo, blood flowing and screams filling the viewer’s ears, DHMIS never allows you to get comfortable. Other shows with this format use it to keep the audience’s attention, simply casting a rainbow on the screen and letting the children clap along, all while the parents silently admonish the bad quality and soulless message. These videos speak to those people, bringing them right into their worst nightmare. Our three main characters are passive leads, letting this world of talking objects and confusing lyrics take them on uncomfortable journeys with pointless lessons. Until they don’t. Until one by one, they each start to voice their discomforts. The colors are too much, the songs are unwelcome, the lessons are shallow, even inaccurate. They start to think for themselves, and they start to speak freely. Then, and only then, does the blood begin to spill. To me, DHMIS has always been about free expression and thought, finding a voice in a world so desperate to make you keep clapping along to the music. What will it take to escape that world? Why keep objecting when the result seems to be the same every time? Who are you capable of becoming once the plug is finally pulled? This was way longer than I meant it to be, but all this to say that I loved the analysis! I hope this show makes another comeback soon!

[@GuhnomeArt]

my new favorite video essay person

[@CalzoneSamosa]

I've had a bit of time to think about it and, in hindsight, I don't think that "Fortnite Collins Productions" would be a good name to rebrand this channel with.

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Fortnite battle pass

[@gwililethel2311]

Your videos are always so good! Your editing style is truly unique and interesting. As someone who knows nothing about music, i always learn something new

[@erinwilson102]

Ironically, I think this is my favorite one yet :)

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Baby shark do do do do do do

[@oiiiiling9103]

@@fortcollinsproductions NO STOP MR FORT

[@Miami.grackle]

Great analysis. Found your channel with Fear of Forests. Glad I stayed.

[@FayeHunter]

Wonderfully done. Thank you. ⚓

[@ominn]

I was wondering who this guy is the i remembered kawaii part 3. Amazing stuff, man

[@certified_silly_goose789]

this dude is so u underrated he puts so much work into his videos and deserves so much more subscribers and likes

[@BenieTheDragon]

6:41 Me: ...No. NO!! NOT the Baby Shark girl!! *video continues* Baby Shark girl: BABY-- Me: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yaalikejazz3960]

i love your channel dude! everything you make is gold!

[@Silly_Sulky_Seli]

I started watching this on my laptop untill my bread could come out of the oven but my pc crashed again so I continued this on my phone in my bed and it really helped with the atmosphere and then the text came on the screen and it was barely two millimeter big thus hard to read xD

[@FirebaII0]

Your insanely good at doing this stuff

[@aspeng6347]

Immediate sub! I think I've seen one of your videos before and the quality of your content amazes me! I look forward to your future projects and wish you success!!!

[@egg_bun_]

Holy shit??? This is SO good. I've been WAITING for more Dhmis content!!!

[@fortcollinsproductions]

It's kinda strange how lacking it has been recently

[@hospitalgal101]

Time is important and I am a clock

[@kirbo8158]

This is an amazing video so was the hawaii part II analyzation it was amazing :)

[@thetwotasksgirl1535]

This video was so well made, it doesn’t deserve the views it has

[@tencelTechnologist]

the last dhmis video’s release is a core memory 4 me. my entire identity was being edgy and online back then.

[@noahwalling]

holy shit this is the best video i have ever watched

[@g.v.morais]

hell yeah

[@ABoxOfCartonJuice]

2 minutes in and I know this one boutta be fire 🔥

[@nanuqo2006]

Here 2 minutes after release

[@carpentiled]

Thank you for this video

[@Huntadeboss]

So happy :D

[@AstralLoaf]

I think he might have an arg

[@Nichrysalis]

14:14 That's a metronome sound, not a clock sound.

[@Silly_Sulky_Seli]

I've listened to the instrumentals quite a lot because it rocks and I can handle some types of repetitiveness and tbh these songs had me going into an automatic mode I would just go not think about much just do what comes to mind despite being quite an indecisive person

[@fortcollinsproductions]

How did the bread turn out?? Is it safe??

[@Silly_Sulky_Seli]

@@fortcollinsproductions yup! and delicious (:

[@fortcollinsproductions]

This is incredible news.

[@Sunnydionysus]

god your videos are excellent

[@DeerEwe]

The children crave colorful sensory stimulation I recommend Into the Night Garden :3

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Bet!

[@GetGoodKit]

How does this only have 797 views?

[@paolabetancourt3365]

Let’s make a comment so the algorithm shows this video to more people

[@daniellekrystine8968]

Not even a minute in and it exactly like watching me watch dhmis again.

[@Thorthegamergod]

why are you literally me... Hypixel Skyblock and dumb references constantly? LMAO

[@cuckoobrain7999]

23:10 I love Tally Hall!

[@eil_feer5665]

I'll never be creative again

[@fortcollinsproductions]

me neither.

[@DeadedGamers]

I hope we get a season 3 😅

[@editsect.5974]

oh fuck offfff this is so cool

[@LovelyKore]

It is! :)

[@editsect.5974]

@@LovelyKore hey wait a second

[@Upholstered_]

Happy memorial day for all the Americans!

[@duke9056]

Bro is kinda fine..........

[@Heavym_Etal]

i absolutely loved the entire video but that opening bit shit me up so bad i just knew it was gonna be awesome before you even started talking

[@fortcollinsproductions]

My little sister was the star of the show in the closet shot lmao

[@maryalicefike4704]

commenting so h the e algorithm picks this up asap

[@WD_RatLad]

23:20 JOE HAWLEY!?

[@NetherverseYT]

Joe Hawley Joe Hawley Joe Hawley

[@duke9056]

Ik bro will be gettin 1mi views soon

[@TheFirstPopcorn]

U should play outer wilds, i feel like u might like it

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Funny enough I am playing through it right now! Talk about a phenomenal game with an even better soundtrack ✨

[@TheFirstPopcorn]

@@fortcollinsproductions nice!! Im getting to the end of mine

[@westdecay1291]

Are you based in foco Colorado?

[@fortcollinsproductions]

I am!

[@reverendsteveii]

The *actual nightmare of dhmis

[@DesmondPlays4567]

Bro thinks he’s Alex Bale fr

[@kaktusmm1849]

Yoooo

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Yooooooooo

[@BackStreetMan]

Good video, ass pacing

[@SnuuySnuuy]

those cinematic transition things are so annoying please do it less

[@shes_lucy]

i keep forgetting how small this channel is, so glad to have found it 🤍